Dhafer Youssef - Shiraz [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: ACT8037-2
Barcode: 0614427803726
Release Date: 14 Nov 2025
Genre: Jazz

 ‘Shiraz’, the ACT debut by Dhafer Youssef, is the most personal album in the career of the world-renowned oud player and singer. In vibrant songs, it tells the story of the most important encounter of his life: meeting his wife, Shiraz Fradi.
 These are songs about love and gratitude - but also about overcoming life’s hardships together. At the same time, ‘Shiraz’ marks the premiere of a young, multinational band featuring pianist and ACT artist Daniel García Diego, trumpeter Mario Rom, bassist Swaéli MBappé and drummer Tao Ehrlich. Together, they open a new chapter in the global success story of a musical trailblazer moving between jazz and the music of the world.
 “Dhafer Youssef’s music is of timeless beauty. It’s the sound of humanity and stirs something deep within that we never knew was there.” - The Guardian
 CD in four-page digipack with eight-page booklet.
 180g vinyl LP with digital download code.
 Tourdates - October 9 & 10 Ronnie Scott’s London.

Tracklisting
Rose Fragrance
Eyeblink and Eternity (1)
Eyeblink and Eternity (2)
Generalife Gardens
The Epistle of Love (1)
The Epistle of Love (2)
The Epistle of Love (3)
Placelessness
Terpsichorean
Zakir Bhai Eternal Longing (1)
Zakir Bhai Eternal Longing (2)
41 Milestones
Shajan